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Definition of - 'Alternate Minimum Tax'

  • (AMT) A provision of the tax code that requires profitable firms to pay at least some taxes if such taxes are greater than the amount due under standard tax accounting. The AMT has provided a stimulus to leasing for those firms paying the AMT because leasing lowers profits reported to stockholders. Figured at about 20% if the profits reported to stockholders.